Columbus City Utilities said there is no risk to public health after officials received 10 to 15 reports of discolored water around the Greystone Cluster in Tipton Lakes.
The brownish-colored water was caused by iron, which is a naturally occurring element in the city’s groundwater system, according to Scott Dompke, director of Columbus City Utilities.
“It’s not an uncommon circumstance to happen,” he said. “Sediments build up over periods of time, and then something can stir it up. We have flushing program to flush the mains frequently.”
Dompke said iron is red, which causes a brownish color in the water. Officials have flushed the system and the brown water should be mostly gone as of now.
“We encourage people to continue to call us if they get (brown water) so we can continue to flush it out,” he said.
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